Writing, Writing, Writing!!
November 1st, 2008
So now you have 2 posts to which you can blog!
Due to the OVERWHELMING support to the Poetry Portfolio, I have added another post in addition to The Outsiders. Feel free to blog about what inspires you to write, any ideas that you have, or leave a poem, essay, etc. and let others leave comments and suggestions for you. Happy Writing & Enjoy!
I can’t wait to read your responses.
Mrs. Hampton 
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Pieces
Humpty Dumpty can testify
that falling apart is not such a hard job.
There’s no story in that.
The king’s men-
now they have a story to tell.
They understand that he who picks up
the pieces,
molds them back in place,
keeps them all from shattering;
that person
has something to say.
**OK, I really don’t like the last line. Suggestions?
Hey Mrs. Hampton! I think the last line is fine but I don’t really get the poem. You are telling the story of Humpty Dumpty, I get that. Im a little confused. Did you write that poem. TTYL
Hey Melissa!
I knew you’d be over here soon!
No, not telling the story of Humpty Dumpty. The story of Humpty Dumpty is about how he fell off the wall, right? This poem is basically talking about the king’s men who were responsible for trying to put Humpty Dumpty together again.
It’s symbolic of the ways of life. Sometimes people fall apart–like Randy said that Bob’s mom was doing in The Outsiders. Or sometimes something happens that isn’t expected and it kind of shakes you a bit. BUT, falling apart isn’t the real story. The real story is how you are able to try to put yourself back together (recover) from whatever situation that has caused you to fall
apart in the first place.
Yes, I wrote that the other day. I try to write a few minutes each day, and I was thinking about Sydney Cook and how that sweet girl has dealt with having a brain tumor. She and her mom are incredible! Sydney doesn’t walk around feeling sorry for herself. She is determined to have a life, and just keeps fighting. Her story isn’t about how she was shaken by her diagnosis. No, her story is about how she continues to work and believes that she will completely recover. She’s keeping the peices of her life together. Truly inspirational.
OK, your turn to share!
Genius i absolutly ♥ it
Hello Mrs. Hampton!
I get the poem now that you explained it. I like how you wrote that. I bet no one would write about the king’s men. It is interesting and that makes me want to write something kinda “backwards.” I should think about that.
Tell Patrick I said, “CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” I am extremely proud of him for making District and National Honor Chior. I will be trying out next year for National. I made District. TTYL
word, everybody!
Mrs. Hampton, ur poem is AWESOME. I really think that the people who fall apart aren’t as smart or strong as the people who take the time to put them back together. It is easy to break down but not to actually piece the problem back together. Great Message!
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Clay, Melissa, Caitlin–Thank you!
But now it’s time for you to post YOUR work. Come on, you all are great writers.
Share!
Hey Mrs. Hampton! I litterally just wrote this poem 2 seconds ago. Here it is.
Mrs.Hampton
Always upbeat
never negative
dances when happy
getting me excited
makes us show
NOT tell
enthusiastic,
Mrs. Hampton
I am not sure if it is good, but thats why I am posting it on here. I hope you like it because everything up there is why I write. I know you would be doing your dance right now. LOL!!!!!!!
TTYL=)=)=)
One more thing Mrs. Hampton. I love writing now because you showed me a way to love it. I can write things and make them mine. You always give us time to do them too. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!! TTYL=)
Melissa, that poem is one of the nicest compliments that I’ve ever received! Thank you–sincerely.
You and so many others were already fantastic writers. You just needed permission to be creative, and I freely give you that. All of my students make it easy for me to be excited. Where else would I get the inspiration?
Of course, I’m dancing around. What else would I do?
Sincerely,
your two steppin’, walkin’ it out, shake-rattle-& rollin’, electric slidin’ language arts teacher
Who am I
I am a beast
Me and my friends are G’s
My name starts with a C
And ends with a B
Some made the B-ball team
Some are managers
Some didn’t make the team
I make A’s B’s
And I will never make a C
I have a lot of friends
But my two best friends is Denzel and Charlie
The girl I like name starts with H
And it I am a HE
poem from my poetry project: can’t decide if it’s the one to submit!
Airways Above a School
You can see thoughts floating
Off a school-
The thoughts of the world’s future.
“What do I write?”
“When is it due?”
“I’m so bored!”
The thoughts are like mirrors
Reflecting
The world’s future.
“Give me your sandwich!”
“No!”
” Then I’ll see you at 3:15 at the flagpole.”
If the kids of today
Are the leaders of tomorrow
Then the thoughts of today
Are the predictions for tomorrow.
“Fight! Fight! Fight!”
Someone had better clean up
The airways above a school,
Or the future
Won’t ever be clean.
Is it good?
I am stupid also
you will never find out who this is. btw the poetry project was fun’ i enjoyed making all the poems, i would love to make another one. you will never figure out my name!!!!!!!!! HEHEHEHE
the one that said i was stupid is CLAY!!!!!!
Anonemous, interesting poem. A few suggestions:
1) change the line “my two best friends is. . . to my two best friends are
2) change the line “the girl I like name . . .” to I like a girl whose name is. . .
3) explain to your reader why you see yourself as a beast.
I think you could do something unique with this poem, so keep working on it.
Clay, I LOVE this poem. I think it reveals a lot about school and comments and ideas that not everyone hears.
I think the last stanza is simply brilliant. You have managed to make a commentary on school culture without sounding preachy. That’s a hard thing to do and you’ve done it brilliantly.
Thanks for sharing!
So, Anonymous Beast, you think you are a beast. But I am a dragon/abominable snowman. What now!
Thanks for the comment, Mrs. H
I liked the 2nd 6 weeks. what will we be doin in the 3rd 6 weeks tell me tell meeeeee
hahahahahahahahah
Jason, you are out of control
Third 6 weeks– new novel, Stargirl
We’re writing music reviews
Still writing a lot and lots of little projects. . .maybe one big one too
Hope it will be fun for you all!
psst stargirl isnt that like a chikflick shure i’ll read it but it seems girly
-I Just Thought I Would Write A Poem About Best Friends.. It’s Kind Of Random But I Kinda Like It..
Anyways, Let Me Know What You Think..
Maybe I’ll Reveal Myself..
*LOL*
Best Friends
There’s A Twinkle In the Others Eye That Let’s Them Know It’ll Be Okay No Matter What.
There’s A Note In Others Voice That Let’s Them Know You Can Talk To Them About Anything.
There’s A Feel To The Others Hug That Let’s Them Know You Can Fall And They’ll Catch You.
Those long talks about the lastest gossip promise secrets between Us.
Those times We finish each others sentenaces promise never a moment of silence.
Those Sleep-Overs On a Friday Night Promise Memories Neither Of Us Will Forget.
Brotha Z, Stargirl is a book for girls and guys. I think you’ll like it.
(BTW, you could get in trouble with the girls if you refer to things as chick flicks. Hey, I’m trying to help you out!
)
Secret Writer, what a wonderful way to talk about a friend. Whoever inspired your poem should be honored by the way you spoke about your friendship. There are some spelling thingys, but that’s minor. The feeling is sincere and that is what makes your poem beautiful.
To speak about craft, I love the use of repetition in your poem. You are emphasizing how important this friend is to you and how supportive your friend has been. Well crafted–very well crafted.
You are lucky to have such a friend in your life.
Whether you reveal your identity or choose to keep it a secret, please share some more of your work.
Thanks!
hey mrs.HAMPTON I REALLY LIKE STARgirl SHE
REMINDS ME OF MYSELF BEING NEW + EVERTHING
CYA
SECRET GIRL
i will revel myself sooooooon (-:
cya
lol…
secret girl
Hi Mrs. Hampton!
I like star girl, but then I don’t. I think that if i keep reading it, then maybe i can get into it! My favorite character right now is Leo. He is so caring and doesn’t want anything to happen that will embarras Stargirl. Man! I wonder who the secret writer is. I think that that is creative, how they did the secret name and all. Well TTYL =D
I really like that book stargirl and i thought it be some sappy love book. But it is accually a good book. Peace 2 all my homies !!!!!!!! Also i think that star girl has some issues!!!!! word
Hey everyone!!!
Secret Writer, I LOVE your poem about best friends. It means alot to the best friends out there. I hope you reveal yourself soon!!!!!
TTYL!!! =D =) =D =)
Hey…. again!!
messed up on entry 31, HAD to fix. sorry!!!!!!!!!
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I’m Really Happy You All Like My Poem
I Will Be Writing Something New In A Few
Hope You Like It
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Oh Yeah, Just Letting You All Know
SECRET GIRL and *SecretWriter™
Are NOT the Same Person
Hi Mrs. Hampton!
I am having a hard time choosing which poem I want to do for the contest. BTW… I found my poetry project!! Haha!! It was on my table in the kitchen! I was wondering if you could help me pick out a poem to put in the contest.
ttyl! =0 BTW, you will find out who I am soon when I ask you if you can help me find a poem!!!
Hey everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t really know who Secret girl is but I know I was talking about SecretWriter because she is the one who wrote the Best Friends poem. I really liked it!
TTYL=) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =) =)=) =) =) =) =) =) =) =)
Mrs. Hampton,
I need help finding a poem for the poetry contest! I don’t know which one to pick because there r so many. PLEASE, PLEASe, PLEAse, PLEase, PLease, Please, please, help me!!!!!!! thanks =)
CHOCOLATE
savory,sweet
meltin your mouth goodness
tasteful,mouthwatering
delicious
Hey yall What up? here’s a couple of our favorite quotes , sayings, and poems.
Fire and Ice
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in Ice,
From what I’ve tasted of desire,
I hold with those who favor fire,
but if it had to parish twice,
I think i know enough of hate
To say that for destuction ice,
Is also great
And would suffice
-robert Frost
” And so the Lion fell in love with the Lamb.”
” what a stupid lamb.”
” What a sick and nostaligic lion.”
– Edward and Bella
WE LOVE EDWARD CULLEN!!!
P.S Mrs. Hampton we can’t wait for the Twilight book talk and the Twilight blog!
friends are very important
they help you through anything
wheather you are hurt or when yor sad
friends will be there til the end
Lauren & Storey,thanks for sharing your quotes. I am a huge Robert Frost fan and I am a Twilight fan too. Just a couple of more days before the Twilight blog. I may have to start it Sunday since I am so excited about it.
Secret Writer– overall, I love the meaning within the poem. Have you thought about changing the structure of your poem? You may also want to consider word economy. Word economy–saying what you mean in as little words as possible. Here is a possible suggestion:
Friends
Important,
help you through anything–
whether you are hurt or sad.
Friends will be there
til the end.
** Remember, poetry doesn’t have to be sentences. I think Jacqueline Woodson said that poetry is happiness and joy in a tiny amount of space….(or something like that)
The point is, pick words that pack as much PUNCH as possible. You are expressing a feeling more so than words. (BTW, try to find another word instead of “very”. Very isn’t very descriptive.)
Secret Writer, thanks for sharing. Overall, good poem.
TTYL
I Just Thought I Would Tell You All,
*SecretWriter™
is Me.
Marissa.
people are diffrent.
people are smart.
overall we are the same.
no one is lame.
no one is dunb.
overall we are the same.
hello its me again. I love writing. It is very fun.BYE BYE BYE BYE BYE
okayy (:
so i was really bored and had nothing else to do so
i wrote this thing…. idk what to call it :p
lol but here goes, hope you like it!
-The Truth by Marissa
fine.
i’ll admit it.
i do think about you almost every mintue of every day.
you are the one person i talk about 24/7.
our first hug was something i don’t think i can forget.
most of my dreams in the past week, have had you in them.
i always get butterflies when i’m around you*
your the kind of guy that would laugh if i fell but
help me up and say, “I still love you.”
i always think of you.
in my sleep && in my dreams.
i always think of you.
all day && all night.
hoping that your alright.
i always think of you.
wishing that your thinking of me too.
i always think of you.
i really do.
all because. . .
i’m really in love with you.
I love writing. It is so fun. I love writing stories. I also really love writing poetry to, its sooooooooo fun.:)
